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an abstract photo of a curved building with a blue sky in the background

Announcing

BQFF Boston 2025!

Big Queer Food Fest returns to Boston from April 28th to May 4th to host its inaugural multi-day food festival, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ culinary community on a scale never experienced before.

Featuring over 20 chefs, restaurants, winemakers, and purveyors at events across the city and a grand tasting not to be missed!

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ contributions to the culinary world

We unite chefs, winemakers, distillers, purveyors, non-profit organizations, and the broader community to celebrate, elevate, and amplify the remarkable contributions of the queer culinary community. Food transcends boundaries and connects us all. By bringing together diverse culinary talents, we create beautiful, inclusive spaces where culinary artistry thrives.

Queer food isn't defined or constrained by any particular cuisine; it's shaped by the stories and lived experiences of the chefs who make it. Through collaboration and celebration, we aim to inspire others while reinforcing the universal language of food that binds us together.

A group of chefs and BQFF staff posing in front of a The James Beard Foundation's Platform venue
A group of chefs and BQFF staff posing in front of a The James Beard Foundation's Platform venue

Big Queer Food Fest

"Queer food tells the stories of resilience, resistance, and joy within our community."

- John Birdsall